Check out the Feldman Law Group Special Needs Newsletter for September. They explore IRAs, Social Security Disability Benefits, and a new bill for Supplemental Security Income Program.

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An exception to the SECURE Act's otherwise stringent rules about distributions from inherited IRAs potentially changes longstanding advice about...

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Check out the Disability Thrive Initiative's webinar on the COVID vaccine. "Whether you have a disability, have a family member with a disability, or provide services to someone with a disability, you need the facts."

The COVID-19 Vaccine and What It Means for the Disability Community

As more people across the state receive immunization, communities will slowly be able to return to normal. Californians with intellectual and...

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Check out the U.S. Department of Education page on supporting students during the COVID-19 pandemic and how we can maximize in-person learning and implement effective practices for students in isolation.

"States, school districts, and schools should pay particular attention to the ...many students—including English learners, students with disabilities, students of color, students in rural or tribal communities, students experiencing homelessness, and students from low-income backgrounds—who disproportionately lack access to the internet and digital devices."

Supporting Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Maximizing In-Person Learning and Implementing Effective Practices for Students in Quarantine and Isolation | U.S. Department of Education

As the new school year begins, we must provide every student—from every community and background—the opportunity to safely learn in-person...

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Marcy Dann dives into educational therapy with recommendations for supporting neurodiverse kids, non-negotiables for twice-exceptional education, and understanding children's learning profiles. What was your favorite take away?

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Illuminating Interviews- Marcy Dann — Young Scholars Academy

Learn from THE expert on educational therapy and supporting 2e learners, Marcy Dann. Discover: -Recommendations for supporting neurodiverse kiddos...

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For the 2020-2021 year, PARCA is privileged to have received San Bruno Community Foundation (SBCF) Grant for our REACH (Recreational Experiences for All Children) program, a San Bruno-based, inclusive childcare and after-school program for children with and without developmental disabilities. SBCF ...is a nonprofit organization created by the City of San Bruno to administer restitution funds from PG&E after the devastating gas pipeline explosion in 2010.

This past year has been challenging for all of us, especially parents and children. We've worked to ensure REACH continues to be a space place for fun and learning for students and a safe place that parents can rely on for childcare. Due to the pandemic, REACH significantly reduced the capacity for students in our program. The SBCF grant has helped us continue to operate, under reduced capacity, so we could provide what students and parents needed - quality virtual learning support during the school year and enhanced summer camp programming. During the school year, REACH staff provided a stable environment for children to participate in Zoom classes. During the summer, REACH field trips and activities took on a virtual twist! The students enjoyed their virtual trip to the NASA Goddard Visitor Center in Maryland, where they had an amazing opportunity to speak with astronauts and learn about life in space. One week, the children were awed by magic tricks thanks to John Gardenier's Magic Show. They also virtually toured the Seattle Aquarium and learned all about sea life. During the Olympics, children got to choose different countries and cheer on athletes in the different events. "Go Kenya!" "Go USA!" "Go Ireland!" They loved competing and celebrating together.

We've very grateful to SBCF for helping REACH remain open and provide a safe, fun, and inclusive learning environment for neurodiverse children to grow and make memories together.